Thursday, August 13, 2009

Featured Home of the Month: The Fontenot Mansion

With the Kansas Summer heat beating down on us, the humidity reminded me of when I lived in the Houston, Texas area. We lived in Bridgestone, a Spring, Texas subdivision. We purchased a new house and enjoyed TEXAS like it was a whole nudder country.


On the drive to the Middle School where my children would attend Public School, we discovered a mysterious house behind a high fence that blocked the view from the road and only softly spoken rumors were said as to who lived in that huge mansion down the private drive.
Just shortly before we were to relocate back to Kansas, I had two invitations to attend a Bible Study led by Billie Hunt. At the time I was already attending a Ladies Bible Study which was led by Beth Moore.
I was willing to also attend this other Bible Study and I'm so glad I did. With all the hustle and bustle of things that go along with being laid off of work, preparing to move, place a house to sale on a depressed market, pack, job search, etc. I was willing to lose myself in another Bible Study...just til we got moved.
The day I traveled up the drive to attend Billie's Bible Study, I said a big, "Thank you, GOD, you knew I needed a treat!!!" The Study was in Reina Fontenot's Home. The mystery was solved. She lived in this mansion that we had wondered about who lived there...she and her husband so graciously opened it for Billie Hunt to have a Bible Study in.
As we sat in the beautiful oversized Livingroom that the Houston Symphony had performed in before, I was in awe. The teaching was informative, interesting and fun. The music uplifting and rewarding. A meal was provided each week by Reina. This was The Cadillac of Bible Studies!
It was delightful...
Later, we'd be invited to a Christmas Party there where Mr. Fontenot introduced my husband to the Architect that designed the House. We were given a tour and of course I drooled. This here hick was what some call being in Hog Heaven. The evening entertainment was provided by noted Opera Singer Chris Holloway. I got to sit behind him and stare at the back of his head.


So, I'd like to have The Fontenot Mansion be my Featured Home of the Month. Now days, one can host a Wedding here, attend a Tea, and have important Conferences at this mansion. For more information and pictures of the interior, visit the web site: http://www.fontenotgrandmansion.com/
Billie Hunt Ministries: http://www.billiehunt.org/
Beth Moore: http://www.lproof.org/
Chris Holloway Ministries: http://www.chrisholloway.org/
Have a blessed day and remember that you are special in God's eyes.
God richly Bless you,
~Deanna~

20 comments:

Mimi said...

HI D!!!
Wow what a story!!! Going to a bilble study in such a remarkable place!!! And then to a Christmas Party as well!! The exterior pics of the house are amazing, so I'm anxious to see the rest!!!
hugs,
jamie

Artist at the Old Stone House said...

Dd....

The things I remember about the Christmas party there was the living room with pink granite columns down each side and the balconies, the stained glass above the door which said "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" and Mr. Fontenot, when he found out I was interested in Architecture he took me on a personal tour of their home and introduced me to the Architect. He treated me as if I were a dear friend. Awesome place, such gracious people.

Good post!

Rg

java girl said...

MARMIE,

I never knew what the house looked like! I still remember sitting on the bus and trying to see over the top of the very high brick fence!

Thanks for solving the mystery!

Love you :O)

Mary said...

That's cool!

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Deanna,

What a lovely story you shared today.
That would have been so much fun.
I like your new blog makeover.

Enjoy your weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful experience. I am envious of those Bible Study leaders you had. I have read and hear Beth Moore. Blessings
QMM

Tanya said...

What a great story. It's good to know that such wonderful things are going on in (seemingly) mysterious places! ha ha

Anonymous said...

Prayers again Deanna. SIL had to take my daughter back to hospital several hours ago. Vomiting. Haven't heard anything yet. Blessings
QMM

tracy said...

That is some beautiful house,to have abible study in and then go back for christmas..I can just imagine how beautiful that was!These days, I'd settle for a ladies bible study in a shack right now.I am in need of one.
blessings
Gracie

audrey y said...

who needs movies when we can enjoy blog sites like yours my friend. You have dedicated your energy and talents to a great ministry. The houses I've seen thus far are gorgeous. Seriously, your site seems to glow.

Audrey

Decor To Adore said...

I can't believe that I have never heard of this lovely home!

But to see it? My goodness!

Have a blessed weekend.

The Victorian Parlor said...

Wow-what a beautiful house! I love the picture and what a great story to go along with it:). BTW, I LOVE the new background on your blog-it's very pretty!

Blessings,

Kim

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

don't dare let me miss that pink room of yours... I can't wait to see it. Thanks for coming by!

Martha said...

What a story -- loved it!

coachstretch said...

Hi mom! I remember the Fontenot's...I went to school with their son. BTW..We lived in Bridgestone subdivision. :)

I cannot believe that you went to Bible study with Beth Moore..WOW! That is awesome..Michele is green with envy. :) We both love her and to think you got to go hear her in person regularly is amazing.

Thanks for sharing mom!

And I could actually see glimpses of their house when I rode the bus.

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

What a great story....What a great post....so glad that I stopped tonight. This summer has been so crazy that I have not visited some of my favorite blogs often. I always enjoy stopping by yours. Have a Happy Sunday! I have a giveaway going through Monday morning.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Deanna! I didn't realize you had lived in Houston! What a treat to be able to have visited this beautiful home and to know God was using this house! I have been through quite a few Beth Moore Bible studies, but not in person, only video Bible studies. She is so anointed, isn't she? Loved your post!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Duchess of Tea said...

Darling I hope you had a lovely weekend. I just stopped by to wish you a sunny day!!

♥ hugs ♥

Duchess

Rue said...

Hi D :)

What a gorgeous home! Amazing story too :)

rue

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Enjoyable post and thanks.
Deanna, you've won the mini quilted wall hanging; let me know your snail mail address and I'll mail asap.
thistlecovefarms at gmail dot com is the addy...you know what to do...

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